Lumix FZ200 – Performance

We’ve long found this to be among the most impressively fast autofocus

systems available, leaving us with little reason to doubt Panasonic

claimed 0.1sec focussing speed. Combined with the lens’ fast aperture

this makes a significant difference to the cameras usability when used

at it’s more extreme telephoto end. Traditionally cameras tend to

struggle to focus the more you zoom in but here it remains lightning

fast in the vast majority of conditions.With

either the lens-mounted or top-plate zoom control held down the FZ200’s

lens travels smoothly through its range – from 25mm to 600mm – at a

respectable speed. We found that the zoom lever located on the side of

the lens has an especially smooth travel too, again making it the choice

for video. Should you want to take manual control over focusing, for

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